Writers use “prissy” both as a proper name and as an adjective loaded with nuance. When used as a name, it often conveys an air of refined propriety mixed with a hint of irony or endearment—as seen when characters like Prissy Andrews interact with others, underscoring their unique social role or personality traits ([1], [2]). Simultaneously, the term functions descriptively to illustrate a character’s overly meticulous or fussy demeanor, sometimes even evoking a humorous comparison to a dainty pussy‐cat ([3]). In other contexts, the word signals a kind of pedantic or imperiously proper behavior, as illustrated by references to punctuality in speech or strict observance of social cues ([4]). Thus, the multifaceted deployment of “prissy” in literature enriches characterizations and subtly critiques societal expectations of decorum.